Published in Mind Cafe·PinnedMember-onlyLife Lessons From A Chinese Farmer Who Lived 4000 Years AgoAlthough his story is ancient, the embedded lessons still reign true today. — There is an ancient Chinese proverb titled, The Old Man Who Lost His Horse. The story dates back to the 2nd century B.C. and has taken many forms throughout the ages. It goes something like this: There was once an old Chinese man who farmed for a living. He didn’t…Life Lessons6 min readLife Lessons6 min read
Published in Ascent Publication·PinnedMember-onlyPsilocybin Gave Me a Glimpse of Eternity, Healed My Woes, and Vastly Changed My Life PerspectiveMy experience with psilocybin mushrooms — I write this narrative to dissolve the stigma surrounding psychedelics and to promote a new age of medicine and peace of mind. Psychedelics have the potential to heal the afflictions that plague people’s lives — the traumas, addictions, and all the depression and neuroticism of the mind. The world is…Mental Health13 min readMental Health13 min read
Published in Curious·PinnedMember-onlyYou Must Overcome Your False Self To Live Your Best Life“The first step is usually, I know who I am not. Process of elimination. Defining ourselves by what we are not is the first step that leads us to really knowing who we are.” — Matthew McConaughey — I was a real good kid— I did everything that my parents asked. Growing up, I got good grades, played in the school band, and even lectured at church. I went to college, got two degrees, and graduated with honors.Self9 min readSelf9 min read
Published in Ascent Publication·PinnedMember-onlyHiking in the Grand Canyon Taught Me About Life, the Planet, and Myself“The Earth is what we all have in common.” — The locals warned us not to attempt it in one day; to get to the river, camp out, and make it a two-day trip. Even the national park website warned against it. But as stubborn 20 something year-olds, we set out to prove them wrong. This past week my backpacking…Resilience9 min readResilience9 min read
Published in Mind Cafe·PinnedMember-only3 Ways to Sharpen Your Focus TodayImplement these tips to produce better work in less time. — There is a subliminal epidemic going on right now and few realize it. The inability to focus isn’t just making us less productive, it’s contributing to the plethora of mental health issues plaguing society. In this day and age, the average attention span is a mere 8 seconds! We all…Focus7 min readFocus7 min read
Published in Mind Cafe·Oct 8Member-onlySeek Transcendent Experiences To Live A More Loving and Fulfilling LifeThere’s more to life than what meets the eye if you’re willing to find it. — I write this now to encourage you to wake up, live and love others. Let’s face it — many of us are just scratching the surface of life. On the days when we aren’t at work, we’re distracted by the news, Netflix, or social media. To drive this point home…Life7 min readLife7 min read
Published in Age of Awareness·Oct 6Member-onlyJean-Michael Folon’s Art Gave Me A Greater Understanding of Humanity And Inspired Hope For a Better FutureThoughts of an artist who dreamed of a hospitable world. — Using a blank canvas as a thinking board, Belgian-born artist Jean-Michael Folon explored many aspects of human nature throughout his life. Not only did he manifest beautiful watercolor and minimalistic illustrations, but he also made remarkable insights regarding city life and humanity’s corruptibility without nature. Folon was a sensitive artist…Art7 min readArt7 min read
Published in Publishous·Oct 6Member-onlyUse Specificity for Rapid Skill Acquisition and Success in a Dynamic WorldFocus on what matters. — The secret to success isn’t all that elusive. It’s all about distillation — knowing what’s important and disregarding the rest. Complications arise when people try to do too much or emphasize information that doesn’t matter. In a world with nearly unlimited possibilities, it’s vital to know what to focus on…Skills Development3 min readSkills Development3 min read
Published in Change Your Mind Change Your Life·Oct 1Member-onlyIs It Better to Dream Big Or Small?Grandma’s advice and a humbling life experience led me to an unexpected answer. — When I came home from Europe, the first thing I did was visit my grandparents. I showed my grandpa pictures of my adventures throughout Europe. His old, wrinkled face came to life as he lived vicariously through me. I tried to replicate every little detail just as it happened —…Life Lessons6 min readLife Lessons6 min read
Published in Publishous·Sep 13Member-onlyA One-Month Blogging Hiatus Taught Me More About Why I Write Than Two Years of Posting ArticlesBreaks are invaluable for exposing motivations. — Once in a while, a deliberate pause for reflection can be more productive than blindly pushing forward. teach you more about yourself than blindly pushing forward. While it may seem like you’re not accomplishing much, you learn a lot more about yourself and the motivations that drive you than if…Writing6 min readWriting6 min read
